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The Community College of Allegheny County provides a supportive and transformative learning environment that prepares graduates to meet critical needs in the region’s workforce.

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As an open-admissions institution, CCAC does not require college entrance examinations. To enroll as a full-time student, applicants must have a high school diploma or Pennsylvania GED certificate or must be at least 18 years of age with experience reasonably equivalent to a GED.

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If you are self-motivated, work well independently, and meet deadlines easily, then our flexible delivery of college courses using the latest technologies can put an associate's degree at your fingertips.

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CCAC is committed to supporting your personal and academic efforts. No matter which of the four CCAC campuses you choose, services and resources are available to help you achieve your goals.

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At CCAC, we believe that life outside the classroom is an important part of your college experience. Each CCAC campus has a variety of activities to enhance your lifestyle – including athletics, cultural events and personal development seminars.

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Education and skills are essential for today’s changing economy. The competitive global environment rewards workers who possess sound general knowledge that enables them to adapt to changes in the workplace and continually learn new job skills.

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The award-winning Public Relations and Marketing Department works to promote CCAC and its activities through strategic, cost-effective advertising and marketing campaigns, college publications and overall branding efforts, among other activities.

Educational Foundation

The CCAC Educational Foundation is the fundraising and benefactor arm of the college. It seeks to create vital connections between the college and the wider community to ensure the ongoing viability of the college.

CCAC team to compete in national robotics competition at California University of Pennsylvania

Posted: May 16, 2018

Article by: CCAC Public Relations

PITTSBURGH-A team from the Community College of Allegheny County will participate in the National Robotics League competition on May 18 and 19 at California University of Pennsylvania. The team, which is comprised of six students in the college's Mechatronics Technology program at CCAC's West Hills Center, will compete against college and high school teams from across the nation.

The team will enter "Torxus," a robot built by CCAC student Shane Mickey when he was a competitor in the Southwestern Pennsylvania BotsIQ program while at Central Valley High School. The other team members are Christopher Bice, Kalie Conner, Austin Fitch, Rachel Goss and Brad Nealon. The robot, which is approximately 5 inches tall and 12 inches long by 8 inches wide, has been modified by the mechatronics students for maximum effectiveness in battle within the university's Convocation Center arena.

In addition, the students are required to present a binder full of information and answer questions about their robot pertaining to the construction, weaponry, modifications and inspiration for the design. Torxus will also undergo a technical and safety inspection to ensure it meets all of the specifications. The students will be putting their mechatronics skills to the test, as they must program the remote controls that operate the robot.

"This competition involves everything they're learning as second-year mechatronics students," said Janine Mickey, Shane's mother and a CCAC Math Café facilitator who has been involved with the BotsIQ program for many years.

The competition begins Friday evening and will continue through Saturday. The last robot to be moving on the field of battle wins the competition. A spirit award will also be presented to the school with the most support.

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